Peach Cobbler is a traditional dessert in the south and all over the world. Made with warm, sweet peaches and a decadent cobbler style crust, it's the perfect treat for any occasion. Whether you use canned, frozen, or fresh peaches, learn how to make the best southern peach cobbler recipe!
If you're craving juicy, sweetened and spiced peaches then you have to try this Peach Cobbler Stuffed French Toast for breakfast!

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Peach cobbler brings back so many amazing memories for me. Living in the South for over 15 years, I was afforded the opportunity to eat some of the most amazing comfort food, and peach cobbler is one of my favorites.

About this peach cobbler recipe:
Since this cobbler recipe has been in my family for so long, I have learned to make it with my eyes closed! It is truly special to make a dessert from scratch, without having to worry about the outcome. Several generations of aunts and grandmas have helped perfect this treat.
Another one of my favorite cobbler recipes is Ree Drummond's from the Pioneer Woman on the Food Network. One of the reasons it is my favorite is because she took a couple of easy shortcuts, using frozen peaches being one of them. We love ours with a lot of cobbler (crust) though!
How to make homemade peach cobbler:
This recipe calls for a bit more for the topping- because that's the favorite part of peach cobbler in this house!

This easy peach cobbler recipe uses frozen peaches instead of fresh peaches. This simple swap cuts out a lot of time and labor. Fresh peaches can most certainly be substituted in place of the frozen, but I can assure you, this is just as tasty!
I have also made the recipe using canned peaches, but try to avoid the ones that are in heavy syrup. Even more important, do not use the ones that are made for "pie filling."

The cobbler topping may or may not cover the entire dish. Nonetheless, it will spread out when it bakes. Top it with french vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for the ultimate dessert.
My cobbler is too watery what do I do?
Using this recipe should ensure that the cobbler doesn't come out too watery. Sometimes using fresh and frozen peaches will yield more juices than we want. With that said, the addition of cornstarch helps thicken the juices in this recipe.
Furthermore, baking the peaches prior to adding the cobbler topping will help gauge the viscosity of the peaches. If there is still too much liquid for your liking after it bakes, use a turkey baster to remove it, or gently pour it out. It is also important to remember that the cobbler will thicken up as it cools down.

Cobbler vs. pie crust vs. crumble:
A cobbler is a biscuit (bread) like texture. Cobbler is often used for deep dish style fruit desserts, such as this peach cobbler. The topping for the cobbler is a sprinkle of cinnamon and sugar combined.
Pie crust is a dough that is formed and bakes completely. Most pies will have a crust on the bottom, and the top. The crust is typically more firm and crispy than that of a cobbler.

For crumbles, a streusel-like dough is formed and sprinkled on the top of a dessert. Typically crumbles are made with some sort of flour, sugar, butter, and sometimes oats or nuts.
Although all three types of toppings can be used for desserts, this particular variation uses the cobbler style topping. Although the photos may look like the topping is "crumbly," it is in fact more of a biscuit/dough-like consistency.

How do you store and reheat the peach cobbler:
If (and when) our household has leftovers, we simply put them in an airtight container, or cover the dish with aluminum foil and place it in the refrigerator. When it's time to reheat, simply pop it in a microwave, in a safe dish of course, and reheat for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
Can I use canned peaches instead of frozen?
Yes, you can! If you only have canned peaches on-hand, they will work just as well. Both frozen and canned peaches are perfect for when the fruit is out of season so can enjoy southern peach cobbler year-round.
The most important thing though, make sure that the peaches are in their own juices. Do not get the peaches for pie filling, or peaches in heavy syrup. If you get these types, it will drastically change the flavor of the peach cobbler.
Using fresh peaches:
Peaches are in season in the summer so they are prime for peach cobbler. Follow all of the steps exactly as shown. About three fresh peaches (depending on the size), are equal to about one pound of frozen peaches.
You will add an additional five to seven minutes to the pre bake time. This is t ensure that the peaches get nice and tender.
📖 Recipe
Ingredients
Peaches
- 2 bags Frozen peaches 20 ounces each
- 1 cup Granulated sugar (white sugar)
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon Almond extract (optional but recommended)
- ½ tablespoon Cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon Nutmeg
- 2 teaspoons Corn starch
- 1 teaspoon Cream of tartar
- ½ stick Butter unsalted, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 teaspoon Fresh lemon juice
Cobbler topping
- 2 cups All purpose Flour
- ½ cup Granulated sugar (white sugar)
- ½ cup Brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1 tablespoon Cinnamon reserve ½ for garnishment
- 1 stick Butter unsalted cold
- ¼ cup Boiling hot water see notes
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 3 tablespoons Granulated sugar to dust top of cobbler
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- Spray a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick spray. In the same dish, add the frozen peaches, white and brown sugars, vanilla and almond extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, corn starch, cream of tartar, butter, water, and lemon juice.
- Mix the peaches together with the ingredients until everything is fully combined. Cover the dish with foil and cook the mixture in the oven for 20 minutes.
- While peaches are cooking, combine the all purpose flour, both white and brown sugars, baking powder, salt, and ½ tablespoon of the cinnamon.
- Work the cold stick of butter into the flour mixture by breaking it up with a pastry cutter or with your hands. Work it in until it looks like coarse meal or crumbles.
- Add the hot water and stir together with a spoon until it's just combined. The cobbler should have a drop biscuit-like texture.
- Remove the peaches from the oven and spoon cobbler dough mixture over the peaches. Make each dough droplet about the size of a golf ball leaving a tiny bit of space between each one (see photo and notes below) to ensure they cook through.
- Peaches will not be fully covered. Combine sugar and and remaining ½ tablespoon cinnamon and sprinkle the mixture over dough.
- Place the dish back in the oven uncovered and cook for an additional 30-45 minutes, until crust is golden brown. Check on it after 30 minutes for doneness and remove it once the cobbler crust is golden brown and delicious. And enjoy!
Video

Notes
Nutrition
*VIDEO IS A SYNOPSIS OF THE RECIPE MEANT TO SHOW STEPS TAKEN- IT IS NOT THE FULL RECIPE.
Sheena says
In the video it says to bake the peaches for 10min. But the instructions say to bake for 20min. Which is best? Thanks!
Tamara J. says
Hello! There is this disclaimer in bold in the recipe: VIDEO IS A SYNOPSIS OF THE RECIPE- IT IS NOT THE FULL RECIPE.
Hope that helps!
Michelle says
can I use canned peaches
Tamara J. says
Yes you can. I go into detail about substitutions in the post above as well.
Stephanie says
Can I make this in a cast iron skillet?
Tamara J. says
Absolutely! I love baking in my cast iron. Remember to check it periodically because cast irons hold way more heat.
Kathy George says
can the peach cobbler be made the day before it is served? If so, refrigerated? Haven't prepared ,yet but sounds delicious.
Tamara J. says
Yes certainly. I wrote instructions in the post above for making it ahead of time. I hope you enjoyed it!
Danita says
This is the first time I have ever made a peach cobbler and it was delicious 😋. My family love it too. I will use this recipe again!!!!!
Tamara J. says
Awww YAY! Thanks Danita 🙂
Tonys says
Amazing
gina says
so delicious!
Leslie says
When using fresh peaches how long do you cook in oven.
Tamara J. says
Until the peaches are tender- so 5 mins longer than frozen peaches should work!
Stephanie W says
Made this for Labor Day with our local peaches. Everyone loved it. It was the true cobbler texture we had hoped for and not “biscuit”-typed like some other recipes. Thanks for sharing!
Kasia says
Omg! Best peach cobbler recipe I've made yet. Definitely a keeper.
Tamara J. says
I love it! Glad you enjoyed. 🙂
Carol says
Hadn't made a cobbler in over 20 years. This was perfect. Fresh peaches were so sweet, I cut waay back on the sugar. Excellent finished product. Thank you
Tamara J. says
That’s awesome! Thanks for the kind review!
Carolyn says
Delicious recipe. Instead of adding water l added a small cup of diced peaches w/juices.
Tamara J. says
That sounds amazing! Glad you enjoyed it!
Gloria H says
I made this earlier today. Ohmygoodness it was soo good. Definitely will make again.
Tamara J. says
Awesome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it 🙂
Ali says
I made this dessert with fresh, very ripe peaches. It’s delicious, but very, very sweet! I’m wonder If there is a way to cut back on some of the sugar without ruining the recipe? Maybe cutting out the brown sugar in the topping? The peach mixture is sweet enough. A less sweet topping might be better.
Tamara J. says
Hi Ali, you can most certainly adjust the sugar without compromising the recipe. Just like salt, sugar is a level of preference. So feel free to scale it back a couple tablespoons or so until you find your "sweet spot!"
Sherri Burns says
Made this peach cobbler recipe today out of fresh Georgia peaches & everyone said it was delicious. Thank-you so much for sharing your recipe.
Tamara J. says
Yay! Thanks for trying it out!
Heidi says
This was the most incredible dessert!! It was so rich and yummy and we served with vanilla ice cream it was incredible - mine turned out juicy/saucy so we used that scrumptious sauce to top even more ice creams later!!
Definitely making this for every cookout!!
Tamara J. says
That sounds AMAZING! Thank you 🙂
Debby says
How many fresh peaches do you use instead of the 20 Oz bag of frozen ? Ty!
Tamara J. says
Five to Six should work, depending on their size!
Crys says
Made this for family Sunday dinner, and it was a huge hit. Used fresh peaches, which I peeled. Thanks for the recipe - will definitely make again!
Tamara J. says
I love this so much! Thanks for the feedback Cry’s!! ♥️
Tammy Martellini says
Made this for my hubby I don’t like cooked fruit, used fresh peaches. He said it turned out amazing. I’m not a baker so thanks for giving me a simple recipe.
Tamara J. says
That’s awesome! I’m so glad you guys enjoyed it.
Eric says
Do you let the peaches thaw first or just throw them in frozen?
Tamara J. says
You can start from frozen!